Senior Staff Hardware Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Staff Hardware Engineer: Development of evaluation boards (EVBs) and customer reference boards (CRB) for advanced SoC/ASIC platforms with an accent on board-level architecture, high-speed signal design, and system bring-up. Focus on performing SI/PI simulations, optimizing high-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet), and conducting board bring-up and debugging.

Location: Taipei (onsite)

Company

hirify.global’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Lead design and development of SoC/ASIC evaluation boards, including schematic capture, PCB layout review, and component selection.
• Perform board bring-up, signal integrity validation, and system-level debugging.
• Collaborate with SoC/ASIC design, firmware, and validation teams to support reference designs.
• Conduct SI/PI simulations and optimize high-speed interfaces like DDR, PCIe, and Ethernet.
• Generate technical documentation including schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and design guides.
• Interface with vendors and manufacturing for prototype builds and production support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in hardware development, especially SoC/ASIC-based systems.
• Strong knowledge of DDR4/DDR5, PCIe Gen4/5/6, SerDes, and high-speed layout practices.
• Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, VNA).
• Eligibility for U.S. export-controlled information access; may require export license review (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or protected individuals preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with SI/PI simulation tools (Sigrity, HyperLynx, ADS).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Collaborative, transparent, and inclusive work environment.
• Tools and resources for professional growth and development.
• Opportunities to work on purposeful innovation in data infrastructure.

Hiring process

• Interviews evaluate individual experience, thought process, and communication skills.
• No AI tools permitted during interviews; use results in disqualification.